#mystery — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 118.4M total posts and 27.5K new posts daily, #mystery is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 775 likes and 18 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #mystery

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#bookstagram	118.4M	27.5K	775	100	34
#thriller	7.7M	2.4K	847	100	84
#books	78.8M	12.3K	763	100	41
#booklover	46.0M	10.8K	787	100	51
#suspense	2.1M	743	1.0K	100	73

Related Hashtags to #mystery

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fantasy	30.9M	6.4K	553	100	31
#book	74.6M	8.7K	975	100	66
#crime	4.3M	1.8K	2.7K	100	65
#reading	45.7M	5.7K	855	100	49
#art	1.1B	96.4K	761	100	24

Similar Hashtags to #mystery

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#mysterybooks	491.6K	245	740	87	40
#murdermystery	938.7K	315	1.0K	99	51
#mysterybox	817.5K	352	927	96	44
#cozymystery	285.0K	137	795	82	56
#mysterythriller	109.5K	124	825	78	53

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #mystery on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #mystery has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #mystery alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #mystery with #fantasy, #book, #crime for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #mystery on Instagram?

#mystery has 118.4M total posts on Instagram with approximately 27.5K new posts added daily. The average post using #mystery receives 775 likes and 18 comments.

Is #mystery a good hashtag to use?

#mystery has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 34/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #mystery?

The best hashtags to use with #mystery include: #fantasy, #book, #crime, #reading, #art. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-09-22. Learn about our editorial process →

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